As part of its commitment to supporting educational initiatives that empower students and contribute to their holistic development, Food for the Poor (FFTP) (Guy) Inc recently made donations of sewing machines to several secondary schools in Georgetown.
In a release on Tuesday, FTTP disclosed that it had donated industrial sewing machines to six secondary schools in Georgetown, to enhance their Home Economics management programmes. The schools that received the industrial sewing machines are Tucville Secondary, South Ruimveldt Secondary, North Ruimveldt Secondary, Lodge Secondary, Brickdam Secondary, and Charlestown Secondary. These machines, the release noted, are intended to bolster each school’s Home Economic Management – Clothing and Textile programme, providing students with practical skills and resources for their future endeavours.
At the handing over ceremony which took place at FTTP’s Festival City Complex, in Georgetown, CEO Andrea Benjamin said that her organisation was honoured to be collaborating with schools in the community. She outlined the organisation’s strategic focus on technical and vocational education and training (TVET), emphasising the importance of empowering individuals to capitalise on the country’s rapid development and available opportunities. “We all know the country is rapidly developing, and you need skill-based students to move the country forward and take advantage of the opportunities that are available. So, we are committed not only to working with schools but with communities and families to equip them to empower them so in the long run they can take care of themselves.”
Meanwhile, Gifts-In-Kind Manager Tabitha Barnwell highlighted the importance of instilling a work ethic in students, emphasising the value of vocational training. Barnwell thanked the schools for their collaboration and expressed a desire for continued partnership. On the other hand, the teachers of the respective schools thanked FTTP for its generous donation, recognizing the invaluable impact it will have on the students’ educational journey.
Outside of the six schools in Georgetown two schools in Region One, as well as three schools, and one practical center in Region Six are expected to benefit as well, the release added.
